Transitions

-"WE ARE IN POWERFUL TIMES of transition and transformation. This week, in particular, supplies the planetary alignments that can help us release old limitations and more fully integrate higher vibrational aspects of Self into this human vessel. "
-"Relationships of all descriptions have been tested and transformed, some remaining intact in new form, others being released through psychic or physical partings. Financial situations, another Venus theme, have fluctuated widely for many as we've learned new ways to open to receive, both from ourselves and from the world, as a reflection of our self-value."

Younghans, Pam. Northpoint Astrology Journal, 2011, http://www.northpointastrology.com/1533.html

This word TRANSITION has become a blaring red flashing sign in my peripheral vision. I acknowledge that many of my friends are feeling this shift. It's something that can't be ignored as it makes me ponder this constant resurfacing of this word. I found some confirmation of this when I recently attended a close friend's solo art show and it was entitled "Transitions". Ok how convenient is that? I started to think there must be something to this. Ironically enough, as evident as it was written in bolded print, I failed to see it in my life. A recent conversation with a friend, who listed all the changes in my life that made me stop and think and yet I was still a bit clueless. To make it get even better, I know I have found myself expressing the word transition clothed in a different name called " changes" quite a few times, but still found myself with a disconnect. It was like my mind was aware I was going through changes both in mental and physical manifestations, but my true awareness and connection was lagging behind. How often do we find ourselves so disconnected that we just get used to hearing the same things roll of our tongues but there is no real realization, meaning or intention in the words. How often do we have conversations perhaps with friends in which the question may go something like this " How are things going? " , the response, " I am doing good, you know alot of changes... " you may say this quite a few more times. But do we really get it?

In that conversation with a friend who was listing all "my changes", I found myself unsure how to respond. She had wrapped it all up so pretty with a bow. She was more connected, insightful and enthusiastic in these " transitions" of my life than I was. I sat there thinking " wow have I just missed out on something monumental? We often roam through our everyday looking for some grandiose affirmation of our value as people and look for the warm fuzzy feelings of accomplishments. We sometimes think that our greatest victories and rewards of happiness come from our preconceived ideas of how they should appear. We fail to see that sometimes they are the most simplest of transitions that have the greatest value or impact and are part of the greater whole in our ever changing journey. The sum of all parts do equal a whole. These changes have taken a backseat.  We tend to like change to be as harmless as possible. We like no dirty messes and the least amount of casualties involved, that including ourselves and others. Many of us don't know how to accept, acknowledge and embrace change. We are people that like the predictable often times so that we can prepare ourselves with layers of protective armor. For myself I had to realize that "transition" can wear many hats and come in many different forms and none are less of value in contribution to our lives than the other. Sometimes it is pleasant, sometimes it is invasive and abrupt. Sometimes it is subtle and non intrusive and other times it is daunting and yet unassumingly revealing.

The northpoint astrology journal was another confirming revelation that "transitions" are happening and they are leading to "transformations". This is why it is important to pay close attention. We don't want to miss this universal occurrence. These times can become inspiring mile markers of our lives to help us feel encouraged of our constant movement and evolution, even when we don't see it or understand it.  We can get so bogged down in our daily lives with what we have not accomplished, where we have not arrived, how we have not changed, that we miss the one grain of sand that multiply to make up the beach. I say this with a startling revelation that I am missing the joy of the journey as compared to the destination. I mentally have seen the shifts and changes, but I consciously have not connected with my heart. My own personal experience has awaken me to stop and think. I don't think I have completely arrived in fully getting it, but I am putting it together like a puzzle. I am unsure how it all has eluded me. Major happenings have occurred in my life. I went from unemployment to a new job, displacement from one home to finding one in perfect timing, finding new direction creatively and opening my world to new options of relationships and people. To name a few.. who knows what other things are occurring that I have missed. I think that we have to question how other people can see the significant changes and growth in our lives before we do?

We have to be careful of becoming desensitized to our own progression. This is a dangerous game that is like an addiction that only leaves us with a bad trip, making us feign for more. The result? nothing.. just an addiction. We look for all the wrong things that can create a quick high to fill us up. Our high is natural. It is always there in ourselves. It is perspective. Do we see transition in our lives or do we "SEE" transitions in our lives. We must throw off the blinders and limitations and open our eyes. They are waiting to take us to another level. It is our precursor to the continuous desire of the universe to give us great things. These times are coaching us and giving us nice pats on the back of our self esteem, preparing us to be open to receive. When things become sudden, we suddenly realize that we have been moving through transitions small and large all along and it is time for us to get on this ride and buckle in.

With soul,

Artistic Soul